46 C.F.R. § 120.360
Semiconductor rectifier systems.
Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 120.360 (2026)
(a) Each semiconductor rectifier system must have an adequate heat removal system that prevents overheating.
(b) Where a semiconductor rectifier system is used in a propulsion system or in other vital systems it must:
(1) Have a current limiting circuit;
(2) Have external overcurrent protection; and
(3) Meet Sections 35.84.2 and 35.84.4 of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels,” or other standard specified by the Commandant.